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2402406 - Disclosure - Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories (Details)
(http://www.acuitybrands.com/role/SignificantAccountingPoliciesInventoriesDetails)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0001144215 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-08-31
2015-08-31
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
 
 
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Raw materials, supplies, and work in process
170,300,000  
125,700,000  
Finished goods
145,300,000  
113,900,000  
Inventory Gross
315,600,000  
 
239,600,000  
 
Less: Reserves
(20,400,000) 
(14,800,000) 
Total Inventory
295,200,000  
 
224,800,000